Machinist - Model Shop

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MACHINE SHOP Company Headquarters, Springfield, NJ, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $31.57 To $56.75 Hourly

Under minimum supervision working from blueprints, sketches written and/or verbal instructions, sets up and performs the most diversified and complex progressive machining, fitting and assembly operations. Determines proper tooling and sequence of operations, and skillfully uses all machinists’ hand tools and machine shop measuring equipment in order to produce work to specifications. Must be able to make complicated set-ups and operate available machine tools;

determine operational sequences, proper jigs, fixtures and design of tool to be used.

• Must be able to make complicated set-ups and operate available machine tools; determine operational sequences, proper jigs, fixtures and design of tools to be used.
• Must be able to skillfully use all machinist’s hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Must be familiar with the machining of most materials.
• Must be able to use advanced shop math, including trigonometry.
• Moves parts to and from the work area.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the work area.
• Meets all safety requirements in the machine shop and follows all company policies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervision.

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent education
• Requires the completion of an apprenticeship program or similar on the job experience of approximately four years or at least five years experience as a machinist.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to operate standard and specialized equipment to produce prototype and/or production parts
• Ability to perform standard shop computations, using technical math, geometry and trigonometry.
• In-depth knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances in both standard and metric systems
• Candidate must have “Team” like mentality and be willing to work with a group

• Skilled in use of “Bridgeport” type milling machines
• Skilled in use of “Hardinge” type tool room precision lathes as well as engine lathes
• Skilled in use of Prototrak
• Skilled in use of tool and surface grinders
• Skilled in use of all shop inspection equipment, including but not limited to comparator, digital height gages, micrometers, etc.

• Moderate physical activity.
• Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds and pushing, pulling or standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Valcor's strength and reputation are the result of delivering cutting-edge, reliable products to customers with unique and hard-to-handle applications. Our heritage of more than seven decades of technical innovation and reliable performance is brought to bear on each and every product. Valcor's staff takes pride in applying their skills, with the latest technology and equipment, to create truly superior offerings.

Valcor is much more than just a place to work. Valcor has cultivated a unique environment – called “One Valcor” where employees are both technically challenged and experience the everyday benefits of a successful company in the aircraft, space, and industrial segments. We work hard as the “One Valcor” team and it is demonstrated by our more 60 years of continued success.

Come join our team and experience the rewards of our experience and innovation

All candidates must meet the US persons criteria.

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The salary range is based on our market pay structure. However, individual salaries are…